WHY BUY

• Magnificent and real colors
• It makes any room elegant
• Perfect for a prestigious gift

CHARACTERISTICS

Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges

Print on handmade Amalfi paper with frame
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
With frame: 32 x 44 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges, handmade beech wood frame

Print on pictorial canvas
Measurement: 80 x 60 cm
Material: work printed on very fine grain pictorial canvas
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp

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The work

The "Madonna del Granduca" by Raffaello Sanzio is a work that enchants and moves deeply. Made around 1506-1507, this wooden panel, now kept in the Palatine Gallery of Palazzo Pitti in Florence, measures 84x55 cm and depicts the Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus in her arms. The painting, of disarming simplicity, reveals Raphael's extraordinary ability to combine realism and idealization.

The composition stands out for the intimacy and serenity it transmits. Mary is depicted standing, wrapped in a blue cloak that contrasts softly with the red of her dress. The Child, naked and vulnerable, is tenderly welcomed into his mother's arms, in a gesture of affection and protection. The faces of Mary and Jesus are characterized by an expression of sweet tranquility and introspection, which seems to invite the viewer to a moment of silent contemplation.

The dark background against which the figures stand out accentuates the sense of contemplation and sacredness, enhancing the brightness of the faces and bodies, creating a contrast that gives life to a scene of extraordinary emotional intensity. The soft light that illuminates the protagonists gives an almost mystical aura to the entire composition, suggesting a divine presence that envelops and protects.

The "Madonna of the Grand Duke" evokes a feeling of peace and universal love, reflecting Raphael's deep spirituality and his ability to convey pure emotions through painting. The perfect balance of the lines and the delicacy of the colors testify to the artist's technical mastery, capable of creating works that speak directly to the soul. In fact, the work It owes its name to Ferdinand III of Lorraine, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who was one of its illustrious owners, and it is said that the Grand Duke loved the work so much that he always took it with him on all his travels.

This masterpiece is not only an example of Renaissance art, but an emotional experience that deeply touches anyone lucky enough to admire it. The Madonna, with her calm and serene gaze, invites us to reflect on maternal love and human frailty, making the "Madonna of the Grand Duke" a work of eternal beauty and spiritual meaning.

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